​Our Neighborhood

When we built labarre studios we had a mission. That mission was to not only bring a professional and affordable barre studio to our neighborhood in San Jose, but to also find ways to impact the area and its loyal residents. Each and every day we pride ourselves in packing the schedule with classes that touch the mind, body and spirit of our guests but also the heart and soul of the community we are blessed to call our home.

As the studio heads towards its second anniversary, we smile as we reflect on what we have done, yet we prepare to do so much more. From providing free clothing in the winter months, caroling for those who need a smile during the holidays and raising money for schools and medical research, labarre studios is far from done with our mission. Please join us on our next endeavor and scroll down to see what we have done thus far!

Looking to do something for a cause close to your heart? We want to help. Tell us about how labarre can be a greater part of making a difference!

Have an outing, milestone moment or company team building event that you want to feel unique and customized to you? We can help!

We offer great rates and we can work alongside of you to create an experience that will fit your needs. From small intimate groups to up to 50 guests, we want to help.

Toys for Tots

Over 70 years ago, the United States Marines started an initiative to help put gifts in the hands of underprivileged families because NO FAMILY should feel left out during the holidays. Our studio also believes in this mission and in 2018, we joined the Corps and collected bins of goodies for local kids to make their holidays a little brighter!

​Santa Clara Unified School District

Working alongside of a gym full of physical education teachers, we took our show on the road!

We introduced drumming to the smiling educators and also made them sweat as we showed them new ways to snare (pun intended) students' attention.

This free workshop led to great understanding, enhancing of curriculum and most importantly a strengthened relationship with the wonderful folks who care for our kids.

Free Classes, Packages and Experiences!

All year long we receive requests to have the studios and the equipe to help drive fundraisers, school events and all around great causes (like the Whole Foods / Whole Kids seen here!)

We rarely turn down any cause and have donatedover thousands of dollars in services and merchandise to date.

Do you have a great cause that we can help with? Don't hesitate to ask by simply sending our Founder, Lisa Alberino an email about your needs!

Take a Coat, Leave a Coat...

Winter in the Bay can mean gorgeous, crisp days and a change of scenery as we prepare for the fun of the holidays. It can also mean we see many, within footsteps of our home, going without the basic needs for survival.

We try our best to keep our coat rack replenished by simply employing our guests and equipe to leave a coat for those who need one. That has also turned into a neighborhood mission as we have had even non-members add their jackets, sweaters and more to the rack that lives 7 days a week from October-February outside of the doors at 1445 The Alameda.

​Then Let Us All With One Accord...

Caroling is amazing. Around November, our studio is full of joy and excitement for the season... and you can often hear people singing, humming (and drumming!) Christmas songs. What better way to show our neighborhood that we are a part of it in more ways than just the business we run than organizing a caroling event.

In December of 2017, that is just what we did. Renting a bus, creating a custom caroling book and buying gifts for those who may be lonely, a little down or simply in need of 25 strangers knocking on their door to surprise them, labarre mobilized a crew of songbirds from 5 to 75 and we took to the streets for some fun. Here are some highlights ... and if you think this will be an annual event... you are right!

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team!

Living in San Jose we find ourselves to be Bay Area nuts when it comes to our teams. We have actively worked alongside of the Quakes and Sharks and we dedicate every Friday during the season to our beloved Niners (we call it Faithful Friday around these parts.)

Working with the teams on neighborhood events, 5Ks and donations to their charities, we feel like we are part of the teams. Here's to a great season across all fronts!

Salute to Service

Many of us here at labarre are close to the US Military, whether it be spouses, family or dear friends who serve. All of us are beyond grateful for the women and men who have sacrificed - as well as their families - and we pay that forward in several ways each and every day.

Discounts for active duty members (including first responders) is a priority and we have even taken our studio to bases in the area to work alongside our military at no cost.

If you or someone in your family would like us to come visit a post in the area, request a visit here!

Cause Classes

Cancer sucks. Period. There is no way around it... only through it. Our guests and equipe know that and so the very least we can do (and did!) was create a class and merchandise to reflect our commitment to putting a dent in the horrible disease. We gathered together, worked out and raised funds for those in need... 100% of which headed to Cancer Connections.